The Veterans' Review Board is an independent tribunal that reviews certain decisions relating to veterans' entitlements and compensation under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (Cth), the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (Cth), and (for decisions made from 21 April 2025) the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (Cth).

The Veterans' Review Board can review decisions (including refusals) relating to certain claims for compensation, payments or pensions. Decisions relating to a Service Pension are not reviewed by the Veterans' Review Board, but are reviewed internally by a Department Review Officer in the first instance.

Usually the decision letter from the Department of Veterans' Affairs will indicate whether the Veterans' Review Board can review the decision. Some decisions may also be reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal.

Most Veterans' Review Board reviews are conducted by a panel of 3 Members (a Senior Member, a Services Member and a Member). Hearings are held in private and usually take less than one hour. Applicants may be legally represented during proceedings, although this is not required.

There is no fee or charge to apply for a review by the Board.

Visit the Veterans' Review Board website or call 1800 550 460 to learn more including how to apply for a review.